Roasted Chicken Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Vegetables
Method
Preparation
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Prepare the Chicken
Rinse the whole chicken inside and out under cold water. Pat it dry with paper towels.
Season the Chicken
In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, salt, black pepper, minced garlic (from the cloves), and chopped fresh rosemary. Rub this mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin and inside the cavity. Squeeze the juice of the lemon over the chicken and place the lemon halves inside the cavity.
Roasting
Place the Chicken
Place the seasoned chicken on top of the vegetables in the roasting pan, breast side up.
Roast the Chicken
Transfer the roasting pan to the preheated oven. Roast the chicken for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when measured at the thickest part of the thigh.
Rest the Chicken
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute.
